"Then Deer saw someone else.
"That slender nose is similar to mine," said Deer.
"It must be another deer!"
Fox looked at all the animals.
"I am a fox," said Fox.
"We are all similar
in some ways.""
Ms. Marino's story of acceptance and understanding begins with a lonely mule. Mule no one around, until he hears a chittering sound. Noticing the ears poking out of the ground, Mule wonders if it might be another mule. Rabbit pops up to assure Mule though the ears are similar, these definitely belong to a rabbit. When Rabbit hears a new sound, she notes that the teeth look familiar. Beaver debunks her claim by announcing that he is not a rabbit, but a beaver.
From one animal to the next, six animals are quick to note the similarities shared one to another. After Beaver, then Duck, Deer, and Fox. While chatting about the ways in which they are similar, a further animal provides a distraction for Mule.
""WHO IS THAT?" said Mule."
A double-page spread introduces a large, brown, furry animal unknown to the rest. What they do know about the new arrival is the ears, teeth, feet, tail, and slender nose are decidedly different from their own. Bear agrees she is different from everyone, and wanders off to find someone like her. Mule quickly stops her to explain that, although the rest have one similar trait, there are many things about them that are not the same at all.
As they study Bear carefully, they find many things to like: round ears, fluffy fur, big paws, and big eyes. In fact, they quite love Bear. They may look different from one another; they know they 'all belong'.
This makes for a wonderful readaloud and is perfect for starting conversations with kids of all ages. The charming artwork is a lovely complement to the story's tone and offers lots of details for little ones to observe and enjoy.
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